The Tip Line Program continues to be a national crime solving system and aims to equip and motivate all citizens to report crime. Through collaboration with more than 70 local and federal law enforcement agencies, the Tip Line has proven its success in solving and preventing crime in the Greater Houston Area.
- Publicizes Cases
- Offers Cash Rewards
- 100% Anonymous
- Operates 24/7
| TIP LINE IMPACT | 2025 | Since 1980 | |
| Cases Solved | 359 | 37,282 | |
| Suspects Arrested | 201 | 28,090 | |
| Tipsters Paid | 180 | 24,139 | |
| Paid in Rewards | $204,150 | $13,459,935 | |
| Seized/Recovered | $1,238,639 | $201,566,349 | |
| Victims Served | 186 | 20,474 |
| TYPE OF CRIME | 2025 | SINCE INCEPTION | |
| Capital Murder | 2 | 493 | |
| Muder/Manslaughter/Attempted | 10 | 739 | |
| Assaultive Offensives | 53 | 1,491 | |
| Auto Theft/UUMV | 5 | 1,630 | |
| Burglary- Business or Habitation | 11 | 2,512 | |
| Robbery | 32 | 4,793 | |
| Theft | 24 | 1,824 | |
| Narcotics | 44 | 4,884 | |
| Sex Crimes – Children Sex Crimes – Adults |
27 7 |
312 65 |
| TIP LINE IMPACT IN SCHOOLS | 2025 | Since 1997 | |
| Campus Cases Solved | 9 | 1993 | |
| Campus Rewards Paid | $2,800 | $290,880 | |
| Seized Drugs/Stolen Property | $20 | 156,630 | |
| Weapons Removed | 0 | 284 | |
| Students Reached | 239,474 | 263,471 | |
| Safe School Presentations | 1,940 | 11,620 |
- Crime Stoppers will NEVER ask you for your name, phone number, address, or any other information that could identify you.
- We do not record phone calls or have caller id. No one will know you called us unless you tell them.
- Once you give us your tip, you will be given a code number. This is the only way Crime Stoppers can identify you.
- You need to remember this number and provide it when you call back to check the status of your tip.
- CRIME STOPPERS CANNOT CALL YOU with the status because we don’t ask for your phone number.
- When you call back with your code number we will let you know if your tip helped law enforcement arrest or charge a felony suspect/fugitive. If it did, we will give you instructions to go to a specific bank on a certain date to pick up your cash reward. You will not be asked to show any id and the money you get does not have to be reported to anyone.
- Crime Stoppers may pay cash rewards of up to $5,000 on serious crime in the Greater Houston Area.
- The only requirement is you must report your tip directly to the Crime Stoppers Tip Line.
Did you know? Tipsters remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000
Report crime anonymously by:
- Calling 713-222-TIPS(8477)
- Using our Mobile App (Download app name: Crime Stoppers Houston)
- Submitting online here
Crime Stoppers may pay a cash reward of up to $5,000 on all felony crimes that happen in the Greater Houston/Harris County area. Here are things you should know about our Tip Line:
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards in missing persons cases when an investigator has determined that foul play is involved and/or in cases where a minor (16 or younger) has run away with a person that is 18 or older. A common example of the latter is a minor being lured away from a parent or legal guardian for sex trafficking
During a custody exchange on October 18, 2025, a suspect endangered three children by driving recklessly while they were unsecured and later struck the complainant with a vehicle. A tip provided the information needed to arrest the suspect.
Police responded after a resident shot down a legally operated drone with a shotgun, claiming he believed he was being spied on. A witness confirmed the incident, and a tip led to the suspect’s arrest. Investigators also determined the suspect was legally prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions.
A tip led deputies to a residence where two dogs were found living in severe neglect, surrounded by feces accumulated over months. The animals were seized under a warrant, and citations were issued.
A tip led investigators to a chop shop operation where ten stolen vehicles were recovered, including pickup trucks and high-value vehicles. The location was being used to dismantle vehicles for parts, ending a major criminal operation.
Following a fatal shooting involving a juvenile victim, surveillance footage and viral video generated critical leads. A tip ultimately resulted in the suspect’s arrest.
An internal audit revealed more than 90 unauthorized transactions over six months, totaling $46,584 in losses. Surveillance video captured the suspect conducting the transactions. A tip later identified the suspect, leading to her arrest.
Between August 2024 and March 2025, a suspect committed multiple violent assaults against two victims. The attacks involved severe physical violence, threats to kill, and forced relocation of one victim and her children. A tip submitted through the Crime Stoppers mobile app led to the suspect’s arrest, ending the pattern of abuse.
On December 18, 2024, a suspect assaulted a store clerk after refusing to return a stolen one-dollar bill. The incident was captured on surveillance video and shared publicly. A tip later led to the suspect’s arrest.
On June 27, 2025, a domestic argument escalated when the suspect retrieved a knife and stabbed the victim in the forehead with such force that the blade broke. A tip later led to the suspect’s arrest.
On August 22, 2025, officers recovered a handgun equipped with an auto-sear device, converting it into a fully automatic weapon. A tip helped resolve the case and remove the illegal firearm from the community.
Thank you to our Tip Line Program Sponsors!
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
The Hamill Foundation
Houston Police Department
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Pasadena Police Department
Vivian L. Smith Foundation
Gringo’s
*As of 3/2024
MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS
Crime Stoppers assists law enforcement by publicizing unsolved cases, highlighting wanted fugitives, and coordinating press conferences.